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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1972

Page

3

Ridge Spring Monetta Trojans win on bold two point gamble

Ridge Spring Monetta edges Indian Land 87 as defense carries a maligned offense. George Pope returns a Melton pass for a touchdown and Harry Mason converts for two points after the interception. The Trojans settle for a narrow victory despite multiple fumbles and stalled drives.

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Penalties, mistakes cloud Trojan victory over RSM

The Trojans earned a fourth win but offense struggled due to penalties and fumbles. RSM totaled 100 yards in penalties and four fumbles, while Trojans' defense kept the opponent from scoring a touchdown as they clung to a one point lead.

Trojans Warrior RSM Cumbee Ively Trojan

Whispin wins Gran Prix of Merano Steeplechase in Italy

Italian horse Whispin, aged six, captures the Gran Prix of Merano Steeplechase by two lengths at Merano, earning $85,000. Unbeaten Prevoyante dominates Belmont Park's Matron Stakes, finishing nine lengths ahead of Up Above in a $104,290 race. The Trojans open conference play versus Cardinal Newman next Friday as Cumbee cites focus risks. Indian Land beats Ridge Spring Moneta as Merritt recovers fumble and Pope intercepts pass in late action.

Associated Press Merano Italy Whispin New York Belmont Park

Williston Upsets Rocks In Conference Contest

Williston-Elko uses stifling defense to upset Graniteville 86 6 in a 4-AA clash. Patterson connects with Herman Ryan for a 35 yard TD and a key two point conversion to seal the win. Graniteville rallies late but falls short as both teams share second in the conference with 1-1 marks.

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North Augusta Dominates Booker T. Washington 51 0 in 4A clash

North Augusta Yellow Jackets roll to 51 0 victory over Booker T. Washington Golden Tornadoes in their 4AAAA opener. Mike Walton and Buddy Key scoreearly while Al Lown passes for two TDs. North Augusta improves to 4 0 in conference tied with North for first place with Appleport next.

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Rebels Hand LBC Their First Loss in 1972

Strom Thurmond defeated Langley-Bath-Clearwater 14 6 in a 3-AAA opener. Key moments included Mile Ellis 1 yard run, an Ellis Russo 25 yard pass, Reese Reames 45 yard score, and final Phillips pass for six. Thurmond defense plus turnovers fueled the win as LBC drops to 0-1 in conference.

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Chapin Rolls Past Jackson in 4AA Showdown

Chapin Eagles dominate Jackson Indians 46 to 6 in 4AA play to move into a first place tie with Barnwell as Woolbright fuels the win with two rushing touchdowns and multiple two point conversions. Hipp adds two scores while Upton and Sutton contribute key plays. The Indians drop to 1-3 overall and travel next to Williston Elko.

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Allendale Defeats Wagener in 4AA Showdown

Allendale stormed past Wagener-Salley 20-0 to stay in the 4AA title race as Tim Sanders opened scoring in the third quarter with a 22 yard run. Edward Johnson led Allendale rushers with 114 yards on 19 carries and added a late 5 yard TD run. Ferguson connected with Sanders on a 38 yard TD pass for insurance as Allendale moved to 1-1 in conference and Wagener fell to 0-2.

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